Himachal Pradesh to introduce helicopter taxis

The Himachal Pradesh government is introducing heli-taxi services in tribal areas of the state to tap high-spending adventure tourists.
"The tourism department will invite technical and financial bids for the introduction of tourist helicopter services in various tourist resorts," Tourism Secretary Manisha Nanda said.
"The decision to start heli-taxi service in the state was taken at a cabinet meeting Wednesday. Of course, this will attract adventure tourists, both domestic and foreigners," she added.
Travel agents are happy with the decision, saying poor air connectivity within the state is proving a deterrence to the tourism market.